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Pacific Championships 2025 Week 1 - team lists, ones to watch, game times and more

Pacific Championships - it's that time of the year again and this years competition will be particularly important as a test run for teams in the southern hemisphere who are building towards the 2026 Rugby League World Cup.
A young man wearing a Samoa rugby league jersey with a tattoo sleeve and standing against a tapa backdrop poses for the camera

Published: Location: Papua New GuineaTopic: Rugby League

Micronesia's worst fears realised as WWII shipwrecks leak

The Federated States of Micronesia's biggest tourism asset has become one of its largest threats, with as much as 22 million litres of oil from World War II shipwrecks slowly leaking into the ocean.
A black pool of oil from a WWII shipwreck drifts toward the shore.

Published: Location: Micronesia, Federated States OfTopic: World War II

'It still hurts': Families seek justice 50 years since the Balibo Five murders

On the 50th anniversary of the Balibo Five murders, families are still grieving the loss of their loved ones and remain committed to holding those responsible accountable for their actions.
A man standing next to the Balibo Five sign.

Published: Location: Timor-LesteTopic: War

Vanuatu’s Mantis wins Pacific Break 2025

Ni-Vanuatu rapper Mantis wins ABC Radio Australia's Pacific Break 2025 with his powerful tri-lingual track Weatherman, earning a spot at Australia's WOMADelaide festival.
Profile mid view of artist Mantis from Vanuatu, green hills behind him. Wears red bilum around his neck and black sunglasses.

Published: Location: VanuatuTopic: Music

The 2025 Pacific Championships are here. What time is kick-off? How can I tune in?

Who's playing, when, and how to listen — your complete guide to the 2025 Pacific Championships. Get ready for every hit, try, and tackle, here's how to catch all the action live on ABC Radio Australia.    
Cook Island footy team play at night time.

Published: Location: PacificTopic: Sport

How mines, bombs and US military plans fuel a monkey island takeover

Macaque monkeys introduced under German colonial rule have overrun Angaur in Palau. Now in the thousands, the monkeys are causing cultural and environmental upheaval.
A young monkey seems to grin like a maniac

Published: Location: PalauTopic: Environmental Impact

'Surprise' conjoined twins headed for Australia

The boys, who are only the second known case of conjoined twins born in PNG, are expected to come to Australia for medical treatment.
Conjoined newborn twins lie amongst blankets in a hospital bed.

Published: Location: Papua New GuineaTopic: Pregnancy and Childbirth

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Oil leaking from WW2 shipwreck the Rio de Janeiro Maru in Chuuk

Close up footage of oil leaking from WWII Japanese shipwreck, the Rio de Janeiro Maru, into Micronesia's Chuuk Lagoon.
Duration: 25 seconds

Topic: Environment

Hale T-Pole on running workshops in Tonga for retired Pacific rugby players to thrive beyond the sport

Former Ikale Tahi and professional rugby player Hale T-Pole is now the CEO of Pacific Rugby Players - an association dedicated to ensure that Pacific rugby players have a voice at the decision-making tables and that players' needs are being met.
A man wearing a black t.shirt with patterns and a black cap smiles and looks at the camera - there are totem type poles behind

Topic: Rugby Union

Following his father’s footsteps, Cooper Bai says it's always been a dream for him to play for PNG

Cooper Bai made his debut for Papua New Guinea when he ran out for the PNG Prime Minister's XIII on Sunday October 12 against Australia - a dream come true!  
Three young boys together with men from their village in traditional Papua New Guinea attire during an initiation ceremony

Topic: Rugby League

Suspected 'narco sub' found in Solomon Islands

Witness vision of an suspected drug-smuggling submersible abandoned in waters off in Solomon Islands' Malaita province.
Witness vision of a rusty green semi-submersible in the water
Duration: 59 seconds

Topic: Law, Crime and Justice

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